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FDA Panels: Primatene HFA Inhaler Not Recommended for Asthma
Medscape "Many of the patients that come to tell me that they have asthma don't have asthma and would be using this product, and probably would be using it every day," Dr. Paasche-Orlow explained. E004 was intended to replace the OTC inhaler epinephrine metered … |
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No more Primatene Mist in the US after this year
CNN (blog) "If you rely on an over-the-counter inhaler to relieve your asthma symptoms, it is important that you contact a health care professional to talk about switching to a different medicine to treat your asthma," said Dr. Badrul Chowdhury, director of the … |
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 Today’s THV |
Lawmakers to vote on Primatene mist
Today’s THV Primatene mist was appealing to many asthma sufferers because it didn't require a prescription. But today's vote that might see the inhaler returned to consumers has also been met with opposition from the medical community, who say its primary … Primatene Mist to make a comeback? |
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 Los Angeles Times |
Asthmatics' options now that Primatene Mist is off the market
Los Angeles Times Asthma sufferers can use inhalers with non-CFC chemical propellants, available through health centers for those who cannot afford a doctor's care or insurance. Primatene Mist, a nonprescription inhaler used to help asthma patients breathe better during … |
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Primatene Mist inhaler pulled off store shelves
KSDK St. Louis (KSDK) – An over-the-counter asthma inhaler has been pulled off store shelves, but not because of health concerns. Primatene Mist was pulled off shelves on January 1 because the inhalers contain CFC's, a propellant that is harmful to the … |
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Primatene Mist asthma inhaler now phased out
KXLH Helena News Primatene Mist, the only over-the-counter asthma inhaler sold in the US, is no longer available, due to a phase-out of epinephrine inhalers containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). The deadline went into effect on January 1st, 2012. … |
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Primatene Mist Asthma Inhaler No Longer Sold After Dec. 31, 2011
AAFP News Now By Lauren Shelly Primatene Mist is the only OTC inhaler used to treat mild asthma that is sold in the United States. But after Dec. 31, 2011, the epinephrine inhalers will no longer be available to American consumers. The inhalers are being phased out … |
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 Fox News |
Asthma treatment Primatene Mist to leave market at year's end
Tampabay.com If you are among the 2 million Americans depending on a drugstore inhaler to deal with asthma, it may be time to schedule a doctor's appointment. At the end of the year, your only non-prescription treatment option … Popular Asthma Inhaler to Be Pulled Off the Market Popular asthma inhaler pulled due to environmental concerns International Ban on CFCs Claims Cheap, Over-Counter Inhalers |
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Asthma sufferers: Primatene Mist not available in U.S. after December 31, 2011
Examiner.com Primatene Mist has been used for years to treat mild asthma sysmptoms. It's the only over-the-counter asthma inhaler sold in the United States, at pharmacies like Walgreen's and CVS, which have locations in Huntsville. The FDA released information … |
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Asthma Inhaler Primatene Mist To Go Off Shelves
RTT News (RTTNews) – Primatene Mist, the only FDA-approved epinephrine asthma inhaler, sold over the counter in the United States will no longer be available after December 31, 2011, as the FDA has decided to ban chlorofluorocarbons-containing inhalers. … FDA to Primatene Users: Get Asthma Prescription Now Asthma inhalers being phased out over environmental worries Asthma Inhaler Primatene Mist Going Off the Market |
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